New York, NY passed a biometrics privacy ordinance to prevent potentially discriminatory practices
New York, NY biometrics privacy ordinance
New York City has passed a new biometrics privacy ordinance that limits what private businesses can do with the biometric data collected from customers. The ordinance also requires businesses to post signs explaining to customers how their data will be collected. Businesses are also banned from selling, sharing, or profiting directly from the biometric data that they collect. The ordinance was designed to discourage businesses from using potentially discriminatory technology.
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The law will give New Yorkers greater protections over how their biometric data is collected.
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